South-east Asia

Extreme weather upends sunshine patterns in major solar markets

2026-09-21T00:47:09.000Z
The Pinglu Canal is regarded as a pivotal development for Guangxi.

China’s Pinglu Canal likely to benefit Singapore, other South-east Asia ports in the long term

2026-09-20T23:00:00.000Z
The combined mining quotas of Bayan and Haji Isam’s Jhonlin Group, a coal producer, would place him above industry giants like Glencore.

Indonesian tycoon creates coal mining giant with 30% Bayan stake deal

2026-09-18T11:00:11.000Z
“I can say confidently the government said we never said anything like that,” said Tony Fernandes, co-founder of South-east Asia’s largest low-cost carrier.

‘We do not need rescue’: AirAsia's Fernandes denies reports on Malaysian government seeking rivals’ help

2026-09-18T08:56:50.000Z
Indonesia’s finance minister Suahasil Nazara reiterated his commitment to abide by the legislated fiscal deficit ceiling of 3% of GDP.

Indonesia’s new finance minister touts policy continuity, keeps deficit outlook

2026-09-18T07:46:14.000Z
Overall energy use is also expected to rise, supported by electronics exports, public investment and domestic consumption.

Thailand power demand growth set for nine-year high on AI boom

2026-09-18T03:23:43.000Z
Between May 2024 and July 2026, around two-thirds of the estimated 640 tankers loaded at the Westridge Marine Terminal in Vancouver arrived in Asia.

Canada is upping oil flows to Asia, but South-east Asia’s refineries aren’t ready to handle them yet

2026-09-17T01:29:12.000Z
Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Tan See Leng (right) and DBS Singapore country head Lim Him Chuan speaking at the launch of a South-east Asia regional outlook report.

Asean’s diversity does not mean its integration is stalling: Tan See Leng

2026-09-16T07:30:45.000Z
Factories at an industrial park in Vietnam’s Bac Giang province (pictured). The nation’s trade ministry said power projects progressed slowly in recent years.

Vietnam warns of blackouts from 2027 as power projects stutter

2026-09-16T06:35:07.000Z
Malaysia’s former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom pleaded not guilty at the Kuala Lumpur sessions court and was granted bail at 300,000 ringgit. 

Malaysia charges second Umno leader Jamil Khir after pilgrimage fund probe

2026-09-14T04:47:55.000Z